New boxing sensation Stanley Nyantekyi of the Bronx Boxing Gym in Accra won the National Featherweight Title Belt on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at SG Mall in Kumasi when he stopped veteran Emmanuel Quartey, a journeyman known in boxing circles as ‘Akufo Addo’.
Nyantekyi, also known as the Ashanti Warrior, started the bout on a fast note to keep his fans alert and ready for action as he came for business after a late downpour.
The new champion, born and bred in Kumasi but decided to come down south to Accra to learn how to box, pressured his older opponent with accurate shots to the admiration of his cornermen, who expressed joy that the future was bright for their ward.
Quartey decided not to come for round four as he had enjoyed enough punches and was gasping for breath and limping.
Mr. Gordon Frimpong, CEO of Osibor Promotions who staged the bout ‘Boxfest’ thanked the Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) for the support as well as officials and medics including media and boxing fans who made the trip to Kumasi.
He promised more interesting bouts in the Garden City in the near future.
President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Mr. Abraham Neequaye, who presented the belt, said he loved the atmosphere in Kumasi and hinted that the next boxing league will involve Accra, Ashanti, and the northern regions.
In other supporting bouts, Elvis Ahorgah, aka ‘Soldier,’ defeated Adoku Ghartey, and John Zile and Bismark Saah sold out a great show to testify to what their coaches have taught them.
Eric Quarm, also of the Fit Square Gym, fought Richard Fenyi, while Emmanuel Otoo engaged Sani Yidane Kugley.
Hardworking Nigerian Samson Solomon defeated Kwesi Tuti
Usife Lambo and Aaron Ashley gave a good account of themselves, the same as Robert Bruce and John Power.
Stanley Nyantekyi made history by winning over Emmanuel Quartey to claim the national featherweight title.
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By Sammy Heywood Okine
